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Old 24th Oct 2006, 09:57
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LR - not so bad on the modern seats, especially those with rockets as on the Hawk. Smaller bang to get you clear and then the rocket accelerates you more 'gently'. Still get some injuries but less back-breaking than the older all-bang seats.
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